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SHERWOOD — Fairview High School is one of 10 schools wrapping up a pilot engineering course offered through the University of Texas.

The course is called “Engineering 3” and it is the third and most advanced installment in Fairview’s growing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum.

Engineering courses were introduced to the high school in 2017, according to instructor Ray Breininger, who has been in charge of STEM at Fairview High School since it began.

Breininger explained that the school wanted to offer STEM for the high school students and found the University of Texas’s course layout the most fitting and practical to implement. Engineering 1 became the first STEM class established, allowing for those interested to gain an introductory to an engineering pathway.

The course allowed students a taste of vast engineering fields from mechanical to chemical to civil to electrical. They even got to experienced computer and aerospace engineering. The coursework was heavily project based and hands-on. Through the assignments, students designed, coded, built and launched.

Continuing with their partnership with the University of Texas, an Engineering 2 course was in the works for the school around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. This, Breininger said, caused the classwork to adapt to the changes the school underwent at the time. Despite its initial setback, the class has been a successful part of the school’s STEM curriculum for the past two years.

With the implementation of Engineering 3 this past school year, students are able to utilize what they have learned from the first two courses. Breininger admitted that the numbers for these extracurricular courses have seen a dip in numbers post COVID-19.

Classes of 15-30 students have become 5-10 and Engineering 3 itself only has two students enrolled for its pilot run: Quinton Smith and Ava Breyman.

However, low enrollment does not deter Breininger. He is impressed by the numbers they do have considering the size and location of the school as well as the simple fact that STEM just doesn’t interest everyone.

He continued to praise the benefits of having these courses offered at Fairview.

“All of the engineering classes have a common thread,” Breininger explained. “They basically build the kids’ problem solving and teamwork skills.”

The engineering classes are unique in its grouping methods. Students are required to complete two surveys in order to determine what type of learner they are.

They then are assigned a color code based on these results. Groups, no matter how large or small, will consist of people with different codes from one another.

Breininger said this creates a stronger, more effective group. In having people who think differently operate in a team together, it makes the learning experience more well-rounded versus when groups are homogeneously grouped, he pointed out.

“Probelm solving skills are universal, they apply to all classes and disciplines,” he continued in sharing STEM course attributes. “They’re getting a real-life opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a professional setting with others who think different. ...They have to critique each other, give each other feedback and constructively analyze how their peers did with their projects.”

The two students in Engineering 3 in particular are working on projects that help people as well. They have been tasked to identify a community need and create a solution for that need.

It is a process that incorporates every element they have been taught so far at Fairview High School and it is in the form of a year-long project.

The STEM curriculum, Breininger added lastly, is an “outstanding and amazing opportunity” for 14 to 18-year-olds in preparing them for the workforce.

“I am so happy for our district to be able to offer this and I am so grateful for them to offer this. I went to school here, came here to teach and spent the second half of my career here. I am absolutely blown away,” he shared.

He never had these options when he attended Fairview and he was excited to announce with the addition of Engineering 3, a complete engineering pathway is now possible for Fairview students.

New Line of 1.00 mm Passive Coaxial Components Covers DC to 110 GHz Applications

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of on-demand RF, microwave and millimeter-wave components, has just introduced a new line of 1.00 mm passive coaxial components to address a variety of applications, including research and development, test and measurement, data transmission, satellite communications and more.

The new offering consists of 1.0 mm RF power dividers with male or female 1.0 mm input connectors; fixed RF attenuators with 3, 6, and 10dB attenuation levels; DC blocks with 1.0 mm connectors; and 1.0 mm directional RF couplers rated to 1 watt.

Fairview Microwave offers one of the largest 1.00 mm passive coaxial components portfolio available. The resilient mechanical designs of these 1.00 mm passive coaxial components guarantee minimal signal interaction while providing superior return loss characteristics and low insertion loss.

"Our new 1.00 mm passive coaxial components are perfectly suited for a variety of high-frequency applications where low insertion loss and return loss are required. We are the leading supplier of in-stock 1.0 mm components to support our customers' urgent needs," said Steven Pong, Product Line Manager.

The new 1.00 mm passive coaxial components are in-stock and available for same-day shipping. For inquiries, contact Fairview Microwave at +1-949-261-1920.

About Fairview Microwave:

A leading supplier of on-demand RF and microwave products since 1992, Fairview Microwave offers immediate delivery of RF components including attenuators, adapters, coaxial cable assemblies, connectors, terminations and much more. All products are shipped same-day from the company's ISO 9001:2015-certified production facilities in Lewisville, Texas. Fairview is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Its brands are Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, ShowMeCables, NavePoint, INC Installs, Integra Optics, PolyPhaser, Transtector, KP Performance Antennas, RadioWaves and Aiconics. Infinite serves its customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with a broad inventory available for immediate shipment, fulfilling unplanned demand for engineers and technical buyers. It is a Warburg Pincus portfolio company.

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“They are perfectly suited for a variety of applications involving microwave links and communications, and as reference antennas,” said Kevin Hietpas, Antenna Product Manager.

Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter-wave products, has just released a new series of in-stock waveguide horn antennas for addressing a wide range of wireless applications.

The new line of waveguide horn antennas features high gain from 10 to 20 dBi for transmitting greater power to receivers, as well as beam-width options from 11 to 55.2.

Engineered with a low VSWR of less than 1.3 and wide frequency coverage from 1.7 GHz to 40 GHz, these waveguide horn antennas demonstrate highly efficient RF power transmission. Additional features and options include a variety of flange designations along with rugged designs constructed from high-grade aluminum with corrosion-resistant power coating.

“Fairview’s new offering of waveguide horn antennas ensures precise directivity and high gain and covers a wide range of frequencies. They are perfectly suited for a variety of applications involving microwave links and communications, and as reference antennas,” said Kevin Hietpas, Antenna Product Manager.

Fairview Microwave’s new waveguide horn antennas are in-stock and available for same-day shipping.

For inquiries, contact Fairview Microwave at +1-949-261-1920.

A leading supplier of on-demand RF and microwave products since 1992, Fairview Microwave offers immediate delivery of RF components including attenuators, adapters, coaxial cable assemblies, connectors, terminations and much more. All products are shipped same-day from the company’s ISO 9001:2015-certified production facilities in Lewisville, Texas. Fairview is an Infinite Electronics brand.

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Its brands are Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, ShowMeCables, NavePoint, INC Installs, Integra Optics, PolyPhaser, Transtector, KP Performance Antennas, RadioWaves and Aiconics. Infinite serves its global customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with a broad inventory available for immediate shipment, fulfilling unplanned demand for engineers and technical buyers. It is a Warburg Pincus portfolio company.

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As North Texas Performing Arts continues to work to fulfill its mission to develop the character of youth through performing arts education and quality entertainment, they rely upon a dedicated staff of professionals to support the programs that "develop characters" of over 11,000 youth each year. NTPA has announced that Mike Mazur will be overseeing the largest youth theatre organization in the country as NTPA's Vice President of Youth Theatres.

Mike Mazur has been part of the NTPA family for over seven years, having led NTPA - Plano (formerly Plano Children's Theatre) since 2015. He took on the additional role of Head of School for the NTPA Academy in 2020, and was promoted to Vice President in 2021.

In this role, Mike will oversee the Plano, Fairview, Frisco, Dallas, and Southlake youth theatres, the NTPA Academy, and their management, artistic staffs and programs.

Before joining NTPA, Mike worked as an educator, theatrical director, writer, and choreographer in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and California. He earned his Bachelor's in English, Speech and Drama Education from Bowling Green State University in his home state of Ohio and earned his Master's in Musical Theatre Writing from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Mike instructed theatre at the Middle and High School arenas, and taught in the California State University system for a decade.

"Mike personifies our Ten Characters and has a passion for excellence. His dedication to our mission and love and care for our youth together with his experience and credentials make him the perfect leader of our youth programs," says CEO Darrell Rodenbaugh.

Mike was integral to the transition of Plano Children's Theatre to North Texas Performing Arts - Plano, was central to our move to Willow Bend Center of the Arts, and has been a leader and spokesman for NTPA to the North Texas community. Under his leadership, NTPA's Plano operations have grown 54%.

Mike taught in the NTPA Academy since its inception, and as its Head of School successfully led it through the through the pandemic, managing the process of pivoting all classes to online learning in the spring of 2020 and executing NTPA safety protocols across the Academy, so students could return safely to in-person learning in fall 2020. He also created the NTPA Academy Master Class Series, a favorite among students, which brings in a different guest artist from Broadway and Hollywood each week to speak to students about their career and experiences in the performing arts.

Mike has also been central to the success of NTPA Community Theatre, having directed its inaugural program of "Sound of Music" and participated in or directed NTPA's Christmas tradition of "Scrooge - The Musical" for eight seasons.

About North Texas Performing Arts:

North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to developing the character of youth through quality performing arts education and family entertainment. NTPA evolved from Plano Children's Theatre founded three decades ago and is now the largest youth theatre organization in the country. NTPA is headquartered at Willow Bend Center of the Arts in Plano and has additional performance and educational spaces in Fairview, Frisco, Dallas and Southlake. Each year NTPA provides opportunities to more than 11,000 students ages three to 18 through its "Ten Characters" leadership development program. NTPA's professional artistic staff uses theatre, dance, music, voice, film and TV to ignite a lifelong passion for the performing arts and guide young people on a path to becoming better citizens in our community and our world.

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While no longer the hidden secret it was when it opened 20 years ago, Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club, just outside the Allen city limits, still is as popular as ever for Collin Country golfers and others eager to enjoy private club golf at public golf prices.

Don’t let the name country club put you off from your latest golf journey. Heritage Ranch, recently acquired to be managed by Troon Golf, has a large and active private club membership in the gated community, but it’s fully open to the public all the time.

Approximately 40,000 rounds a played here a year, with golfers looking for the same things: challenge, beauty, top course conditions and a good pace of play.

“I tell our staff and our players the same thing all the time.,” said longtime Heritage Director of Golf Charlie Mabie tells Local Profile. “we offer quality, top customer service and good pace of play.”

The Arthur Hills designed course (Hills also did one local Trophy Club course) opened in 2002. This may be his best and most complete work yet after courses TPC-Coral Springs in Florida and Hyatt Hill Country in San Antonio.

The course is chock-full of personality with fantastic routing, elevation changes and strategically placed water features that will challenge every aspect of your game. With a par-72 layout that plays 6,998 yards from the tips, the course has some teeth but won’t leave you considering selling your clubs in the parking lot when you finish your round.

The layout is part of a planned massive active senior community, measuring 6,988 yards from the back tees. Set on 575 wooded acres, Hills created holes framed by huge trees in many places along with massive bunkers and lakes, plus open fields.

Two other touches familiar to pros, but not always the public golfer, are the large use of chipping areas which emphasize this often neglected skill and thick collars of rough which surround many of the greens and won’t allow many of the familiar bounced-up approach shots.

“The course has plenty of wide-open fairways, 40 yards in some places, with not that many bunkers (20-30), but you better hit the green complexes at the right level for where the pin in because there are some pretty tough pitching and chipping areas,” says Mabie.

Water comes into play in several locations on the front nine with a creek and several ponds as well.

Three of his best holes are on the back nine including the par-4 10th hole, which is downhill and drivable for the biggest of hitters, but only if they avoid the huge tree and larger bunker guarding the front of the green. The par-3 12th hole has a large mound in front of the green with sand left and water right.

The par-3 16th hole is the best of the bunch and could be one of the best anywhere in North Texas. At 208 yards from the back tees, the fairway crosses a small stream and then goes steady upward in a series of plateaus with exposed limestone and a hidden lake on the left.

With tee boxes spaced between nearly 7,000 and 5,000 yards, there is a correct teeing spot for every level of golfer with Tift eagle greens and 419 Bermuda fairway all in expert condition thanks to longtime superintendent Monty Ashworth.

According to Mabie, another factor local golfers may not have considered when booking a round at Heritage Ranch is the ease of play on the weekends, different from most local courses.

“Because we have a large retirement community, much of the play during the week is from members who can play anytime they want with no jobs to go to,” says Mabie. “During the weekend, they don’t play much with grandkids and other activities so it’s probably 60-70 percent public on Saturday and Sunday.”

Par: 72 Yardage 6,899 to 5,188 yards

Ball Count Needed: 1-plus sleeves should be fine here. Some water and some trees.Toughest Hole: The par 3 16th at nearly 210 yards from the back tees with a long carry to the green, water left with a large bank and a narrow green. It’s all you want. Bonus: The grinder, an Italian meatball sub at Corral Grill, is a bestseller. Plus golf legend Lee Trevino’s son Tony is the GM. He’s got stories!

Heritage Ranch Golf & CC465 Scenic Ranch CircleFairview, Texas 75069972.540.6633www.heritageranchgolf.com